Rich Schultz/Associated PressThis is apparently not the only shot Martin Brodeur has given Sean Avery.

Although I was unable to read Devils goalie Martin Brodeur's French Sunday column in Le Journal de Montreal while waiting for my flight, I asked an airport employee to translate.

According to the woman's translation, Brodeur said: "Sean Avery said bad things about Dion Phaneuf and his ex-girlfriend, Elisha Cuthbert, and it wasn't acceptable. Avery said it is common for NHL players to (date) his ex-girlfriends.

"(Avery's) declaration was premeditated and the National Hockey League was right to punish him with a suspension because he doesn't act like a professional."

I hope the translation was accurate. It's rather tame criticism from someone who undoubtedly heard worse from Avery on the ice during the playoffs last season.

Brodeur's column is called Derriere le Masque.

The Devils, who defeated the Canadiens, 2-1, in overtime Saturday night on Zach Parise's goal, have Sunday off. They are back on the ice for practice Monday morning.